Health news – Page 113
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NewsGovernment to press ahead with plain tobacco packs
The government is “currently minded” to introduce legislation for standardised tobacco packs, health minister Jane Ellison told the House of Commons this morning.
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NewsWales weighs e-cig ban in public places and minimum unit pricing
The Welsh government has drawn up controversial plans to ban the use of electronic cigarettes in enclosed public places, and minimum unit pricing on alcohol.
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NewsFrozen food makers hit back at fruit and veg health study
Frozen food manufacturers have blasted a new study on 5-A-Day for “misleadingly” suggesting eating frozen fruit is not as beneficial as fresh.
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NewsRude Health launches dissolving drinking oats
Rude Health is launching oats cut so fine they dissolve in a drink…
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NewsJTI removes gantry from c-store caught selling tobacco to minors
Japan Tobacco International UK has removed a Scottish retailer’s tobacco gantry…
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NewsASA backs JTI's anti-plain tobacco packaging ads
The ASA has revised its ruling on Japan Tobacco International’s anti-plain packaging adverts…
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NewsHealth chief attacks ‘irresponsible’ supermarket booze promos
The government’s chief medical officer today launched a robust attack on supermarkets, accusing them of using “deplorable” marketing methods on alcohol.
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NewsKettle withdraws sweet potato crisps over gluten fears
Kettle Foods has withdrawn some packs of the sweet potato crisps it only started rolling out to retailers this month.
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NewsVogel's relaunch to flag up health benefits
Bread brand Vogel’s is being relaunched with refreshed packaging and an e-commerce website…
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NewsMo Farah gets behind Weetabix's Ultimate Sports Day campaign
Olympic gold medallist Mo Farah is fronting a major new marketing push for Weetabix…
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NewsDepartment of Health hybrid labelling scares off shoppers
The Department of Health’s new hybrid front-of-pack labelling system is causing huge confusion among consumers…
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NewsSatfat report risks undermining reformulation work
Industry leaders have warned over a shock new report about the removal of satfat from food…
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NewsFears over 'alarming' decline in food authenticity tests
Local authorities ran half the number of food authenticity and labelling tests than they did five years ago…
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NewsClippy's to add sparkling stevia RTDs to portfolio
Jam brand Clippy’s is adding stevia-sweetened sparkling RTDs to its new drinks line-up….
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NewsMeridian high-protein snack bars hit Holland & Barrett
Meridian is targeting the sports nutrition market with new nut-based high-protein snack bars…
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NewsFirst Milk boosts production of high-value whey concentrate
First Milk has installed whey processing equipment at its Campbeltown cheese factory…
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NewsHolland & Barrett to offer targeted promotions
Holland & Barrett has told suppliers it is now able to run more sophisticated promotions after overhauling its IT…
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NewsFDF welcomes new Responsibility Deal pledge to reduce salt
FDF welcomes new Responsibility Deal pledge to reduce salt…
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NewsCow & Gate boosts vitamin D in Growing Up toddler milk
Cow & Gate has reformulated its Growing Up Milk with more vitamin D…
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NewsScotmid co-op lists McGhee's 'healthier' Scotch pie
Glasgow-based baker McGhee’s has secured the first retail listing for its ‘healthier’ Scotch pie…